New CenturyLink Field security: No purses allowed at Seahawks games

No purses any larger than a clutch will be allowed at Seahawks games this season and beyond, thanks to a new stadium security policy across the entire NFL.

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Only clutch bags “approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap,” will be allowed through the CenturyLink Field gates, the Seahawks announced Thursday. At least when it comes to purses.

The NFL’s new security policy also limits the size and material of other bags that fans can bring into the CLink. Other than clutches, the only bags allowed must be made of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC, and can’t be any bigger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches. One-gallon freezer bags, such as Ziplocs, will also be allowed.

Medically necessary bags and other items are also acceptable, the Seahawks said, though fans must take them to a designated entry gate for a security inspection.

“I want to thank Seahawks fans in advance for their assistance and flexibility,” team president Peter McLoughlin said in the announcement. “To help with the transition, we will provide an approved vinyl bag to all season-ticket holders to help adjust to the new policy.”

Whew.

Here’s what’s included in the new list of prohibited items: purses larger than a clutch, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, any luggage, computer bags, camera bags, other bags not approved by the policy above, and seat cushions.

As before, Seahawks fans also cannot bring these prohibited items to games:

Banners, flags (with or without a pole) or any display card bigger than 8.5-by-11 inches (standard letter size).

Video or audio recorders, though cameras are allowed as long as their lenses are shorter than 6 inches.